I think it’s better to outsource if you aren’t as qualified to run a clinical trial. If you lack the resources in man power and knowledge you are better off hiring a CRO to do the clinical trial for you….   Read more»

To have a good relation with vendors I think you need to be able to communicate with them appropriately and this includes language barrier. As was seen in this simulation, the language barrier really complicated everything. Additionally to make communication…   Read more»

I strive to do my best and stand out, however I love learning new things and feeling stimulated. When things become routine and I feel like i’m just pushing papers without little input as to what can go into it…   Read more»

I think that sharing ideas with others in your group definitely helps. Everyone has a unique way of seeing things and can shine light on certain details you might have missed. During the first simulation I had a bit of…   Read more»

I would choose a project management position but only after working as an engineer for a couple of years. I think having that technical background and actually knowing the process and work the engineers go throughout validate and create processes…   Read more»

I found that a lot of what was mentioned in this class helped me fill in the gaps in my industry knowledge. I have been working as a quality engineering intern for a couple months now and though I have…   Read more»

QA or Quality Assurance makes sure that the project is meeting all industry regulations. For example if you want to set new storage conditions for one of your devices, you consult the quality assurance specialist to make sure that this…   Read more»

In your example I think that if possible those critical team members should have notified of their availability for the dates needed. The project manager should have asked if she/he did not if there were any vacation days coming up…   Read more»

I agree with these factors for the following reasons: It’s important for everyone on the team to be on the same page and therefor agree with the project goals. If a team member doesn’t agree or has concerns it’s important…   Read more»

The planned value and actual cost serve as points of comparison throughout the project to monitor what the current value of the project is to what the planned value is. And the actual cost helps determine how much it will…   Read more»

Schedule variance is keeping track of the project progress by comparing the current money worth of it to the planned worth it should have. If at month 6 the earned value is closer to the planned value than you predicted…   Read more»

I think it’s important to keep track of all lessons learned throughout the project by each individual team member who has a role in this project. If one of the team members leaves the company, their log can be a…   Read more»

I would follow ISO:9001, the standards that specify quality management. Quality is an important part of the entire project and these guidelines help make sure that industry standards are met while meeting the demands of the customer. These processes can…   Read more»

In the case of the MiniSim, passing results were obtained after shortening the length of the animal experiment. This resulted in an increased risk and reduction in quality of the results. I think some ethical points should also be considered…   Read more»

I would say establishing a DDP and requirements would be the most important. If this document is properly outlined it sets the foundation for making plans and executing the project. If things go wrong, the DDP is referenced and it’s…   Read more»

“By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail”. The planning phase is the most important phase for any project. Thorough planning takes into account the possibility of staff leaving or not being available. There will always be something that…   Read more»

Logging my work has helped in many occasions. I think it’s come the most handy in research settings. I’ve been a research assistant for about 2.5 years now and have been working on the same project which is now being…   Read more»

I would say the longer that the scope remains unfinalized, the higher the chances of there being scope creep. The needs of the customer should be specified earlier on, and communication between both parties should express understanding that the design…   Read more»

I agree with Manolo^ that policies should be in place regarding vacation days, PTO, etc. Additionally, I think it’s important for the project manager to encourage communication between himself and the members of the team. Being able to trust your…   Read more»

This entire scenario would pose a huge mess because since the failure is vital to the product’s intended use. I think that the possibility of this failure or a failure occurring and setting back the project should have been accounted…   Read more»